G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer.
I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.
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Thank you so much Ivor! I love your garden and your poem to go with it is perfect! Nature always grounds us and leaves us less stressed and uplifted! (unless it is a hurricane)
Dwight
such a pleasing and inspiring post in many ways Ivor!
Love your poem and gardening is obviously good therapy for you … that vertical hanger with the succulents is something I’d like to try 🙂
And Enya are all time favs … what a great way to showcase some of my fav pics 🙂
How lovely would that be? I tried a little tub garden this year. I only tried carrots (I only got 1, very small carrot), radishes (I got a few) and late beans of which I got a ‘few’ but I really only planted them to see if they would grow. Next year I may try the cucumbers. I can’t wait to see how yours do.
Wonderful inspiration from Dwight!
Beautiful photos of the nature you are nurturing so beautifully in your sanctuary/courtyard! You must have two tree thumbs! 😉
Lovely poem!
And I always love listening to Enya!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Very nice.
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Thank you Sadje, I had an enjoyable day
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You’re welcome my friend
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I’m pleased at your day, Ivor
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Thank you Derrick, I think my cucumbers will do well..
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🙂
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Love all your greenery. Such an inviting spot you’ve created.
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Yes, it’s definitely my little haven 💙🌏
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Can you nip over here and build me a couple of those please?
Your courtyard is looking lovely. Love your poem too! 🙂
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Thank you Sue, yes it wasn’t a lovely day 💙🌏
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Thank you so much Ivor! I love your garden and your poem to go with it is perfect! Nature always grounds us and leaves us less stressed and uplifted! (unless it is a hurricane)
Dwight
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Your haiku and painting proved to be very inspirational. Here it’s spring and it’s an inspiring time of the year 💙🌏😊
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It is beautiful fall here…. and a very lovely day with full sunshine and cool breezes!
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Very beautiful. Plants and gardening are my happy place. 😄🌸🍁
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Yeah, definitely 💙🌏
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Fabulous pictures.
An excellent haiku full of truth
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Thank you d.a. And Dwight’s a wonderful writer. 💙🌏🤗
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You’re very welcome indeed dear friend
Yes he is. I always enjoy his posts, as I do yours!!!💙❤
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Plants are so homely 🙂
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Yes, I enjoy my little garden 😊🌏
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Good for you Ivor, it’s therapeutic too, no?
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Very therapeutic indeed.. 💙💛💚🌏
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Love your garden shed, Ivor! I’m in the fall season here, but excited for you that it’s spring and you get to dig in the dirt and plant flowers.
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Yes Mary, spring and gardening invigorate my soul..
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such a pleasing and inspiring post in many ways Ivor!
Love your poem and gardening is obviously good therapy for you … that vertical hanger with the succulents is something I’d like to try 🙂
And Enya are all time favs … what a great way to showcase some of my fav pics 🙂
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Thank you Kate, the plant in my hanging basket is Lavender called “Fairy Wings Spellbound”… likes it dry and sunny…
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it’s all so gorgeous and obviously thriving on your TLC 🙂
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Yes, i’m at peace having breakfast under my verandah looking at my courtyard garden…
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🙂
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You are a nurturer by nature
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Yes, that’s me 🌏💙
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Wow Ivor you made that planter box from scratch? Amazing…and your poem is really wonderful as well..
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Yes, an old plumbers bit of handy work, and cucumber seedlings seemed to be thriving in their new home…
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i admire you for that Ivor…
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I’m always amazed we are at opposite ends of the seasons. Your colors are brilliant. I can’t wait to see your cucumbers!!!!!
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The cucumber seedlings have taken a good hold and look ok, maybe cucumbers for Christmas 🎄💙🌏
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How lovely would that be? I tried a little tub garden this year. I only tried carrots (I only got 1, very small carrot), radishes (I got a few) and late beans of which I got a ‘few’ but I really only planted them to see if they would grow. Next year I may try the cucumbers. I can’t wait to see how yours do.
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Yeah. the cucumbers have been in a few days, and are already sprouting new leaves.. maybe cucumbers for Christmas.. 🌲💙🌏
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🙂
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Love your garden! It looks so fresh and beautiful!
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Thank you Mona, yes it’s my courtyard haven of relaxation 💙🌏
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Haven is right! Seems like the best place to unwind…
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Yeah.. and so private 💙🌏
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Spring is, “bustin’ out all over!” at your place, Ivor. Delightful poem and photos! ❤ Good to see you enjoying the season! 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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Thank you Cheryl, an enjoyable time of the year 💙🌏🤗
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Wonderful inspiration from Dwight!
Beautiful photos of the nature you are nurturing so beautifully in your sanctuary/courtyard! You must have two tree thumbs! 😉
Lovely poem!
And I always love listening to Enya!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn, I thoroughly enjoyed doing this article, 😀💚💙🌏
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You’ve made me want to run outside and spend some time in my garden! I really enjoyed this post, very peaceful 🙂
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Thank you Barbara for your kind words, yes gardening is soothing for the soul… 😀
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Love this!
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Thank you Aimee… the joys of gardening…
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awe how cool! I hope the planter box is doing well and seeds came up!
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My cucumbers are already 6″ tall..😊😉
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